U.S. Constitution

Multiple Choice

After the French and Indian War, which two decisions made by King George III upset many colonists? Select two.

• Removing Georgia’s royal governor, James Wright.

• Releasing enslaved people living in Georgia.

• Arresting Loyalists after a political rally.

• Raising taxes on everyday items to help pay off war debt.

• Banning colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Multiple Choice

What was a major result of the Battle of Kettle Creek, a Patriot victory in Georgia during the American Revolution?

• They gained much-needed supplies and a morale boost.

• They secured Canadian support against Britain.

• They convinced American Indians to remain neutral.

• George Washington conceded to the British.

Multiple Choice

Which group of colonists would have been reluctant to join the revolution at first?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Whigs

• Salburgers

Multiple Choice

Which group would NOT show loyalty to the king?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

Multiple Choice

What is a republic?

• a state in which supreme power is held by the army

• a state in which supreme power is held by: a royal family

• a state in which supreme power is held by one person.

• a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives

Multiple Choice

True or False: In a democracy, majority rules.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A central government is the government that is a controlling power over a unitary state.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What was the biggest issue the members of the Constitutional Convention had with the Articles of Confederation?

• The Articles gave power to a king.

• The Articles gave too much power to the federal government.

• The Articles had a weak federal government that couldn’t collect taxes or coin money.

• The Articles gave too much power to the judicial branch.

Multiple Choice

True or False: Under the Articles of Confederation, all states had a unified currency.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Casimir Pulaski, a Polish General, fought on the side who during the Siege of Savannah?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

Multiple Choice

Review: What year was the Declaration of Independence written?

• 1880

• 1772

• 1776

• 1789

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the event where all 13 states voted on a new document to replace the Articles of Confederation?

• Constitutional Convention

• Repeal Meeting

• Inauguration

• Town Hall Meeting

Multiple Choice

True or False: Button Gwinnett signed the Constitution.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is a delegate?

• a person who is responsible for taking notes during the constitutional convention.

• a person who is going to be president one day

• a person who is responsible for counting votes

• a person selected to represent a group of people in some political assembly of the United States.

Multiple Choice

Each state has how many senators as a result of the Great Compromise?

• 4

• 7

• 2

• 1

Multiple Choice

Fill in the Blank: The Constitution says what the government ___________.

• should do with the Articles of Confederation.

• can convict.

• can sell and buy.

• may or may not do.

Multiple Choice

In a representative democracy, you vote for representatives to make decisions for you. In a direct democracy, ______.

• religious groups make the decisions.

• you vote on issues directly.

• citizens don't vote at all.

• the president has all the power.

Multiple Choice

What does ratify mean?

• approve

• submit changes

• decline

• remove

Poll

In your opinion, which document was better, the Articles of Confederation or The Constitution?

• Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution